Welcome to the Xu Research Group!
Polybot – Where AI, Robotics, and Informatics
Ignite the Future of Functional Polymers
We harness AI, robotics, and molecular engineering to accelerate the design of polymers for electronics, sustainability, health, and beyond.
The Vision and Future of AI-Driven Science
Advanced Functional Polymers
Needs and Challenges
Accelerated Discovery
With Autonomous Lab
Polybot to Develop Functional Polymers
JACS.2025 147 (48), 44101-44113
Nat. Commun. 2025.16, 1498Β
Nat Chem Eng 2025 2, 760β770Β
The Xu Group combines polymer science with advanced AI, robotics, and data science to accelerate the discovery of next-generation functional polymers.
Our Polybot platform enables autonomous experimentation, from synthesis to characterization, to uncover new design principles and create materials for electronics, sustainability, and energy technologies. We are committed to building intelligent laboratory systems and training future leaders in data-driven polymer research.
π We believe that scientific and technological discovery thrives in spaces that are collaborative, constructively critical, and joyful.. π€π§ͺ
Self-Driving POLYBOT Lab Research Focus on…

Chemistry and Material Science

Sustainability

Smart Manufacturing

Future Electronincs
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